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Twenty First Century Supply Chains (SC21), is a world leading supply chain management initiative being delivered by the Defence Industry Innovation Centre. Becoming widely adopted as the worldwide standard within the Defence industry, SC21 offers a continuous improvement framework for supply chain performance. As more businesses join this initiative in Australia, the more competitive the industry supply chain becomes.
SC21 aims to boost the competitiveness of Defence supply chains in Australia through:
- Modernised Supply Chain Relationships
- Improved Business Communications
- Greater Efficiency and Simplification
- Increased Innovation
SC21 members work together to harmonise how supply chains are developed, how accreditation occurs, how performance is measured and how relationships are improved. There is no charge to sign up to SC21 and it is available to businesses of any size.
What will my business get out of SC21?
By participating in SC21 you are positioning your business to develop long term relationships with your customers and suppliers. Applying SC21 framework within your business means you will be able to significantly improve your supply chain performance by reducing duplication, waste and overheads.
Through participating in SC21 your business will understand how the industry will be changing in the future and you will be aware of the latest developments in the sector.
What are the risks if I simply ignore SC21?
Businesses that have not adopted SC21 and developed along these lines risk becoming less attractive as key industry suppliers.
To find out more about SC21 and how you can sign up contact the Defence Industry Innovation Centre on (03) 9215 2652 or email defenceindustrycentre@innovation.gov.au.
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